Got Enercalc. Thanks guys.
I also will buy this new software which I just tested out on a presolved problem. Pretty skeptical of these new toys but I can see all the math so that earned my trust I guess. basically it let me calibrate and draw onscreen onto my house plan and calculated for me at...
Thanks everyone. Maybe I'll check out that strucalc as well. Haven't done that yet.
Enercalc is so far exactly as most of you have commented.. a broad helpful tool but seems like I have to be aware of my process even more to avoid any errors.
Risa is smooth and great. I'll probably buy it for...
This is a huge help already.
Medeek - I'll knock strucalc off then. I heard they had issues with maintenance and your experience proves it I suppose.
capeengineerma - if you strongly like or dislike enercalc, I'd be interested to know if it's convenient.
Thanks everyone
In designing residential to medium sized commercial structures, which softwares would you recommend as useful tools? I've been tasked to research the best package for my team of five engineers and I want to get a good start. I've been considering enercalc, strucalc, Beamchek, Woodworks...